Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
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Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 100 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 1,2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the contactless entry with your mobile pass without paying at the gate of attractions. Istanbul E-pass offers attractions in 3 different ways; - Walk-in Attractions: Show E-pass ID and get in. - Guided Tours: Meet with guide at the meeting point to join the tour. - Reservation Required Tours: Make your reservation via the E-pass panel then get a confirmation email. Why Travelers Choose Istanbul E-pass? -Get a complimentary one-way private airport transfer with your Istanbul E-pass. - Customer support line is available to assist via WhatsApp and chat lines during visits or planning visits. - Istanbul E-pass is available instantly to use after purchase with access to 100+ Top Istanbul attractions. - Listen to the history of museums with professional tour guides. - Enjoy the skip-the-ticket-line at most of the attractions.
Your experience
Stop 1
Istanbul E-pass includes Hagia Sophia Tour with English speaking Professional Guide. Imagine a building standing in the same place for 1500 years — the number one temple for two religions. The headquarter of Orthodox Christendom and the first mosque in Istanbul. It was constructed within only 5 years. It is the biggest dome with 55.60 height and 31.87 diameters for 800 years in the world. Depictions of the religions side by side. Coronation place for the Roman Emperors. It was the meeting place of the Sultan and his people. That is the famous Hagia Sophia mosque of Istanbul .
Stop 2
Istanbul E-pass includes Topkapi Palace Tour with English speaking Professional Guide. The location of the Palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the Palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the Palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this Palace are; Harem, Treasury, kitchens, and many more.
Stop 3
Istanbul E-pass includes Basilica Cistern Tour with English speaking Professional Guide. It is located in the heart of the historical city center. It is the giant Cistern in the historical city of Istanbul. The Cistern is hosting 336 columns. The function of this outstanding construction was to enable drinking water to Hagia Sophia. Great Palace of Palatium Magnum and fountains and baths located throughout the city.
Stop 4
With the Istanbul E-pass, you can explore the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace at no extra cost. It is one of the most impressive European style palaces in Istanbul, stands on the side of the Bosphorus straight . With 285 rooms, this Palace is one of the biggest in Turkey. Balyan family constructed the Palace between 1843-1856 within 13 years. After the opening of the Palace, Ottoman royal family started living there until the collapse of the Empire. After the royal family, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , the Turkish Republic founder, lived here until he died in 1938. From then on, the Palace functions as a museum and hosts thousands of visitors during the year. It is named Dolmabahce Palast in german.
Stop 5
Istanbul E-pass includes one-hour Whirling Dervishes live performance located at historical Orient Express station. Whirling Dervishes are following a Sufi mystic tradition of the religion Islam. In the 12th century, one of the philosophers of the religion Islam opened the path of pure love tradition and led to the Mevlevi Sufi Order's creation. The name Mevlevi comes from the creator of the order Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi. Once his book Rumi was even a top seller in the USA.
Stop 6
Istanbul E-pass includes Hagia Irene Museum Entrance. This is part of Topkapi Palace Guided tour. (can only be entered with our guide) The Church of Hagia Irene(Divine Peace) is a Byzantine church, which is in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was the first cathedral in Constantinapolis. Over the centuries, it was built 3 times. The church, as it currently stands, was built by Constantine V in the 8th century. It was an arsenal during the Ottoman Empire period. It became the very first Museum in Turkey in the 19th century. After extensive restorations in modern days, it was opened as the "Hagia Irine Museum."
Stop 7
Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to City Bursa including Mount Uludag from Istanbul
Stop 8
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Museum of Illusions Istiklal and Museum of Illusions Anatolia. This Museum is a place that brings joy to people of all ages. It is a beautiful place to take some photos for your Instagram feed, and You will have much pleasure in several rooms with many illusions. We shall suggest you pay a visit here for adventure and fun.
Stop 9
Istanbul E-pass includes Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tour with English speaking Professional Guide Located at the Hippodrome, just across from the famous Blue Mosque. Ibrahim Pasa Palace was the grandest private residence ever built in the Ottoman Empire. It was a gift to Ibrahim Pasa, the Grand Vizier of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, after he married the Sultan's sister, Hatice. The Palace was in ruins by the 19th century but it was restored and opened to the public in 1983 as the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum.
Stop 10
Istanbul E-pass includes Dinner&Cruise on Bosphorus with traditional Turkish Show, Hop on Hop Off Bosphorus Cruise and 90 minutes Bosphorus Cruise
Stop 11
It is walk in attraction. Simply scan your QR code(QR code can be found in the customer panel)
Stop 12
Istanbul E-pass includes Chora (Kariye Mosque) Museum Entrance Ticket with Audio guide. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance and get in. The Chora Museum (Kariye Museum), located in Istanbul's Edirnekapı district, is renowned for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, offering visitors a profound glimpse into the city's rich historical tapestry.
What’s included
- Instant digital Istanbul E-pass with access to over 100+ attractions, tours and activities
- Entrance fees
- Professional Guidance in English for Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace
- Day Trip Tours to Bursa City & Mount Uludag and Sapanca Lake & Masukiye
- Enjoy a complimentary one-way private airport transfer with your Istanbul E-pass
- Whirling Dervishes Show
- Admission fees
- Free Istanbul Guidebook in 6 different languages:English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Croation
- Bosphorus Cruise (daytime or sunset options available, with Dinner, Turkish Breakfast or Late Lunch)
Not included
- Public Transportation
- Pick up service except for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and day trip attractions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passes are valid 2 years from the date of purchase
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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